Sindhu Secures Spot In Olympics Round Of 16

PV Sindhu, an Indian shuttler, qualified for the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympic Games Women's singles competition

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Two-time Olympic medalist defeated Kristin Kuuba of Estonia in a straight games in Paris

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Sindhu won 21-5 21-10 in her second and final Group M match, which lasted 33 minutes

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The 29-year-old Sindhu, who defeated Maldives Abdul Razzaq 21-9 21-6 in her first round, leads the group

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Indian Ace earlier earned a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics and a bronze medal in the Tokyo edition

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